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Vocabulário para IELTS Academic (Pontuação 6-7) - Crime

Aqui, você aprenderá algumas palavras em inglês relacionadas ao crime que são necessárias para o exame acadêmico do IELTS.

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Vocabulary for Academic IELTS (6-7)
conspiracy
[substantivo]

a plan which is a secret and made by a group of people to do something illegal or to kill someone

conspiração, complô

conspiração, complô

Ex: They were charged with conspiracy to defraud investors out of millions of dollars .Eles foram acusados de **conspiração** para fraudar investidores em milhões de dólares.
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hostage
[substantivo]

someone held prisoner by a person or group who will be set free if the demands of that person or group are met

refém, prisioneiro

refém, prisioneiro

Ex: After hours of negotiation , the police successfully freed the hostage and apprehended the criminals .Após horas de negociação, a polícia conseguiu libertar **o refém** e prender os criminosos.
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money laundering
[substantivo]

the process of concealing the origins, ownership, or destination of illegally obtained money by passing it through a legitimate financial institution or businesses

lavagem de dinheiro, branqueamento de capitais

lavagem de dinheiro, branqueamento de capitais

Ex: If money laundering activities are detected , law enforcement agencies will take immediate action to investigate and prosecute the offenders .Se forem detectadas atividades de **lavagem de dinheiro**, as agências de aplicação da lei tomarão medidas imediatas para investigar e processar os infratores.
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stalking
[substantivo]

the persistent and unwanted attention, harassment, or surveillance of one person towards another, causing fear or distress

assédio, perseguição

assédio, perseguição

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cybercrime
[substantivo]

criminal activities carried out through the use of computers or the internet, often involving unauthorized access to computer systems, theft of personal or financial information, fraud, identity theft, or the spread of malicious software

cibercrime, crime informático

cibercrime, crime informático

Ex: Cybercrime poses significant challenges for law enforcement agencies due to its anonymous and decentralized nature.O **cibercrime** apresenta desafios significativos para as agências de aplicação da lei devido à sua natureza anônima e descentralizada.
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burglary
[substantivo]

the crime of entering a building to commit illegal activities such as stealing, damaging property, etc.

arrombamento, roubo

arrombamento, roubo

Ex: During the trial , evidence of the defendant ’s involvement in the burglary was overwhelming .Durante o julgamento, as evidências da participação do réu no **roubo** eram esmagadoras.
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piracy
[substantivo]

unauthorized reproduction, distribution, or use of copyrighted materials, such as software, music, movies, or books

pirataria, falsificação

pirataria, falsificação

Ex: Piracy of digital content poses a significant challenge to the entertainment industry's efforts to protect intellectual property rights.A **pirataria** de conteúdo digital representa um desafio significativo para os esforços da indústria do entretenimento em proteger os direitos de propriedade intelectual.
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scam
[substantivo]

a dishonest or illegal way of gaining money

golpe, fraude

golpe, fraude

Ex: The company was exposed for running a scam that defrauded thousands of customers .A empresa foi exposta por executar um **golpe** que fraudou milhares de clientes.
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mugger
[substantivo]

a person who attacks and robs people in a public place

assaltante, ladrão

assaltante, ladrão

Ex: He was a mugger who targeted people on the subway , quickly snatching their bags before fleeing the scene .Ele era um **assaltante** que visava pessoas no metrô, rapidamente pegando suas bolsas antes de fugir do local.
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homicide
[substantivo]

the crime of murdering another person

homicídio, assassinato

homicídio, assassinato

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arson
[substantivo]

the criminal act of setting something on fire, particularly a building

incêndio criminoso, piromania

incêndio criminoso, piromania

Ex: Arson is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties, including imprisonment.**Incêndio criminoso** é um crime grave que pode resultar em penalidades severas, incluindo prisão.
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smuggling
[substantivo]

the act of importing or exporting goods or people secretly and against the law

contrabando, tráfico

contrabando, tráfico

Ex: He was charged with smuggling cigarettes and avoiding taxes.Ele foi acusado de **contrabando** de cigarros e sonegação de impostos.
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manslaughter
[substantivo]

unlawful killing of a person without premeditation or intent

homicídio culposo, homicídio involuntário

homicídio culposo, homicídio involuntário

Ex: Manslaughter charges may be brought against individuals who unintentionally cause someone 's death while committing a criminal act .Acusações de **homicídio culposo** podem ser feitas contra indivíduos que causam involuntariamente a morte de alguém enquanto cometem um ato criminoso.
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ransom
[substantivo]

an amount of money demanded or paid for the release of a person who is in captivity

resgate

resgate

Ex: Hostage negotiations are delicate processes aimed at securing the safe release of captives without paying ransom.As negociações de reféns são processos delicados destinados a garantir a libertação segura dos cativos sem pagar **resgate**.
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pickpocket
[substantivo]

a criminal who steals money or other goods from people's pockets or bags

batedor de carteiras, ladrão de bolso

batedor de carteiras, ladrão de bolso

Ex: He had to cancel his credit cards after a pickpocket took his wallet during the festival .Ele teve que cancelar seus cartões de crédito depois que um **batedor de carteiras** pegou sua carteira durante o festival.
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to smuggle
[verbo]

to move goods or people illegally and secretly into or out of a country

contrabandear, mover bens ou pessoas ilegalmente e secretamente para dentro ou fora de um país

contrabandear, mover bens ou pessoas ilegalmente e secretamente para dentro ou fora de um país

Ex: The gang smuggled rare animals across the border .A gangue **contrabandeou** animais raros através da fronteira.
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to secretly steal money entrusted to one's care, typically by manipulating financial records, for personal use or gain

desviar, desfalcar

desviar, desfalcar

Ex: The accountant devised a scheme to embezzle funds without raising suspicion .O contador elaborou um esquema para **desviar** fundos sem levantar suspeitas.
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to mug
[verbo]

to steal from someone by threatening them or using violence, particularly in a public place

assaltar, roubar

assaltar, roubar

Ex: The gang mugged several people before being arrested by the authorities .A gangue **assaltou** várias pessoas antes de ser presa pelas autoridades.
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to abduct
[verbo]

to illegally take someone away, especially by force or deception

sequestrar, raptar

sequestrar, raptar

Ex: If the security measures fail , criminals will likely abduct more victims .Se as medidas de segurança falharem, os criminosos provavelmente **sequestrarão** mais vítimas.
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to launder
[verbo]

to make some alterations in order to make something that has been obtained illegally, especially money and currency appear legal or acceptable

lavar, branquear

lavar, branquear

Ex: By the time the authorities arrived , they had already laundered the money .Quando as autoridades chegaram, eles já tinham **lavado** o dinheiro.
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to make secret plans with other people to commit an illegal or destructive act

conspirar, maquinar

conspirar, maquinar

Ex: The political scandal involved high-profile figures conspiring to manipulate public opinion .O escândalo político envolveu figuras de alto perfil **conspirando** para manipular a opinião pública.
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heist
[substantivo]

‌an act of violently stealing something valuable, especially from a shop or bank

assalto, roubo

assalto, roubo

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wiretap
[substantivo]

a method of secretly listening to or recording telephone conversations

grampo telefônico, interceptação telefônica

grampo telefônico, interceptação telefônica

Ex: The wiretap revealed conversations between the suspects discussing their plans to commit a robbery .A **escuta telefônica** revelou conversas entre os suspeitos discutindo seus planos para cometer um roubo.
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to steal goods from a store by secretly taking them without paying

furtar em lojas, roubar em lojas

furtar em lojas, roubar em lojas

Ex: The employee noticed the man shoplifting and immediately called the police .O funcionário notou o homem **furtando na loja** e imediatamente chamou a polícia.
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to murder a prominent figure in a sudden attack, usually for political purposes

assassinar, matar

assassinar, matar

Ex: The group of rebels conspired to assassinate the ruling monarch .O grupo de rebeldes conspirou para **assassinar** o monarca reinante.
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slander
[substantivo]

the act of making false and malicious statements about someone to ruin their reputation

difamação, calúnia

difamação, calúnia

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to act or pretend to be someone else, typically for the purpose of entertainment or mimicry

imitar, fingir ser

imitar, fingir ser

Ex: He would often impersonate his teachers at school , mimicking their voices and gestures for fun .Ele frequentemente **imitava** seus professores na escola, copiando suas vozes e gestos por diversão.
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hustle
[substantivo]

a fraudulent or deceptive scheme or activity designed to obtain money or other benefits through dishonest or illegal means

golpe, fraude

golpe, fraude

Ex: The fraudster ran a Ponzi scheme as his main hustle, promising high returns on investments that never materialized .O fraudador administrou um esquema de Ponzi como seu principal **golpe**, prometendo altos retornos sobre investimentos que nunca se materializaram.
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to illegally enter a building or area with the intent to commit theft or other crimes

arrombar, roubar

arrombar, roubar

Ex: Burglars targeted the vacant house , knowing it was unoccupied and easier to burglarize.Os ladrões miraram a casa vazia, sabendo que estava desocupada e mais fácil de **arrombar**.
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